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[AriLovesChickens]

Has anyone taken a look at the newest coop building winners? I haven't looked at all of them, but noticed one that tied for first place has a run all enclosed with poultry wire! I'm really surprised that would be chosen as a winner when every other thread about building a coop suggests hardware cloth, or something equally as strong at least on the lower part of your coop. I don't want to take anything away from the winner. They did a lovely job and carefully explained in text and photos how it was done, but I'd hate for a newbie to get the idea that their run would be safe using only chicken wire to screen it in.

I'm sure someone will bring it up eventually. I just hope it's done in a diplomatic and kind manner. I wouldn't want anyone's feelings to be hurt.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...1-win-20-byc-store-gift-cert/120#post_8670725

They have a list of changes at the bottom of their instruction page, and switching to hardware cloth is one of them.

 

[TrystInn]

As to hardware cloth and the coop winners, I think its important to remember that not all of us live in an area where ground predators are the major concern. Where I live the major problem is raptors (Bald Eagles, etc.). I have a well fenced yard and two Basset Hounds, so ground predators are simply NOT an issue here. Racoons, weasels, feral dogs, etc. don't come around here because they don't want to deal with two crazed, howling dogs or the doggy daycare behind us!

Knowing your predator vectors is important when you design your coop. Roofing and netting was our first priority. I did not want to set our breeding pens up as the corner grocery for the Bald Eagles and Falcons in our neighborhood. So far so good *cross fingers*. Frankly, I don't think they want to deal with the Basset Hounds, either.

Any local folks in the Skagit Valley/Whidbey Island area looking for Black Silkies? We have a bumper crop.

 

[SadieSue]

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Oh good. I hadn't seen that!

 

[TrystInn]

Oy. I should have been more clear - we have Black Silkie CHICKS!

 

[SadieSue]

As to hardware cloth and the coop winners, I think its important to remember that not all of us live in an area where ground predators are the major concern. Where I live the major problem is raptors (Bald Eagles, etc.). I have a well fenced yard and two Basset Hounds, so ground predators are simply NOT an issue here. Racoons, weasels, feral dogs, etc. don't come around here because they don't want to deal with two crazed, howling dogs or the doggy daycare behind us!

Knowing your predator vectors is important when you design your coop. Roofing and netting was our first priority. I did not want to set our breeding pens up as the corner grocery for the Bald Eagles and Falcons in our neighborhood. So far so good *cross fingers*. Frankly, I don't think they want to deal with the Basset Hounds, either.

Any local folks in the Skagit Valley/Whidbey Island area looking for Black Silkies? We have a bumper crop.

Good point. Congrats on your bumper crop of silkies. I'd love to have a silkie or two one day, but I've plumb run out of room!

 

[hallerlake]

Bothel?
You nearly have to trip over me to get to Bothell!
When exactly are you going?
PM me if you want to meet for lunch.
RonB - where are you?
Hallerlake?
Anybody else want to meet for a quick lunch around these parts?
I am swamped with tax returns but I could sneak out for a quick bite!



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I'd love to do lunch.

 

[hallerlake]

As to hardware cloth and the coop winners, I think its important to remember that not all of us live in an area where ground predators are the major concern. Where I live the major problem is raptors (Bald Eagles, etc.). I have a well fenced yard and two Basset Hounds, so ground predators are simply NOT an issue here. Racoons, weasels, feral dogs, etc. don't come around here because they don't want to deal with two crazed, howling dogs or the doggy daycare behind us!

Knowing your predator vectors is important when you design your coop. Roofing and netting was our first priority. I did not want to set our breeding pens up as the corner grocery for the Bald Eagles and Falcons in our neighborhood. So far so good *cross fingers*. Frankly, I don't think they want to deal with the Basset Hounds, either.

Any local folks in the Skagit Valley/Whidbey Island area looking for Black Silkies? We have a bumper crop.

I miss my bassets.

 

[pettec63]

Well I thought I would check in. I have finally started Chloe's quilt top. I had to dig out part of my sewing room just so that I could think. I got a lot done today, and started new indoor projects. I must be feeling a lot better.

It's about time. I did find out that last week was about my having a bad reaction to a new to me drug. I should have read the side effects. DDiL finally explained it to me. She has tried the same stuff.

My DD is coming tomorrow, and is going to help me dig out the office area. Then on Wednesday I am heading to Bothel to have Jet evaluated at the Academy of Canine Behavior. It should be interesting to hear what they have to say. I am beginning to think that Jet is going to need a much more active family than DH and I can give him. He has been driving me nuts the past few days. It's was like he was on his best behavior the first couple of weeks, and now is being a big brat.

Julie I think I am heading to bed now. lol

That's ok Chris, I still didn't get to bed till about 5 this morning!! Melatonin and all!! I hope you get things figured out with Jet!! That's a lot of moola to put out for a pup and him not work out!! DARN!!! Good luck!! Oh, which reminds me I was going to send you a pm with the links on the bursitis stuff!

 

[pettec63]

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how you do that??

 

[pettec63]

FYI things are ok here. I am just crazy chasing my tail. Trying to get ready for this weekend sale and made the mistake of posting pics on FB. Well seems the items I was making for Saturday are selling as I finish and post em. Also have seen that a few people plan to pay the extra $5. to be an early bird and get in the gate at 8:00 rather than 9:00. They have said they are doing this to make sure they get some of the things I have posted. If ya thinked a is crazee now just ye wait I may be more worser by time this is over Sat night. Then I get to start building more stock for Stevenson and Canby and the tour of Wineries.

What's a girl to do in all the spare tyme.

Ahhh good for you!! You needed something to do any way CR!! LOL glad to hear things are going well!!